# Notepad vs EasyNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notepad at none against EasyNote's 1. Notepad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EasyNote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notepad ships an update every 2 days, EasyNote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and May 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | EasyNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 months |
| Size | 68 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deisy Renteria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579364093) | [CHANGHOON LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711342264) |

## What reviewers say

### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-quick-note/id1661042827)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### EasyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynote-simple-notepad/id6469027955)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EasyNote Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

Notepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EasyNote free?

EasyNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Notepad or EasyNote have ads?

EasyNote shows ads; Notepad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad or EasyNote?

Notepad ships an update every 2 days, and EasyNote every 5 months. Most recently, Notepad was updated on September 7, 2026 and EasyNote on May 21, 2026.

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